Travel Tips

Going for a holiday is one of the most exciting thing to do. And setting foot in

Selangor is no less than that. But there would be unexpected situations that may ruin a should-be-wonderful holiday in Selangor.
So before letting little things ruin a beautiful trip, there are certain precautions to take when traveling in Selangor.

Tips for public transportation in SelangorTips for taking public taxis
Taking a taxi in Selangor is a little tricky, especially if yo

u are a foreigner. Although enforced, there are some taxi drivers who do not use the taxi fare meter.If you encounter one who does not use the meter, avoid taking the taxi. Alternatively, you could either charter a taxi or go to the nearest Taxi Counter where the fares are standa

rdized. At such counters, they issue a coupon which you could pass to the taxi driver instead of paying them to avoid being charged more than the appropriate price.

Tip for taking other public transportation

The urban areas of Selangor, especially Petaling

area is well-covered by public transportation. But in more rural areas like Hulu Langat, infrastructures like trains and light rail transits do not extend their routes to the pla

ces.

In order to reach these places, you’d need to either take a taxi or a bus. So it would be wise to plan your routes before taking a trip around Selangor. Click HERE to see the routes
Although traveling by bus is more econo

mical, but the frequencies of buses to these locations are low.


Food & Health Tips Malaysia is a multi-racial, cultural and religious country. And the key to living a harmonious life is through a lot of toleration and understanding. Should you have any restriction on diet (e.g. religious barrier) do check the labels of items bought or ask the seller about the ingredients before consuming. Do

take note of ingredients of the food before eating, especially if you are suffering from allergies. Always bring along your medication just in case of such emergencies.

Clothing

Being a country located right in the middle of the Equator, Malaysia’s weat

her is hot and humid. It is best to pack light cotton clothes for comfort. Although not restricted by law, but it would ideal to dress conservatively, especially in more rural areas of Selangor as a sign of respect. It would also be good to not wear jewelleries to avoid being the target of thieves.
In general, Malaysians do not wear their footwear into their homes. And depending on the cultures, some of them eat with their hands.

Weather

Temperature in Selangor usually ranges from 23°C to 33°C. Throughout the year, Selangor's climate is typified by warm (sometimes hot) and sunny days, and cool evenings.
Rain is a normal phenomena in Malaysia. And with the recent changes in weather, the weather in Malaysia became more unpredictable. It would be ideal to carry a waterproof bag and carry a foldable umbrella and if possible a raincoat. The umbrella can be used to block the blazing sun.


Good contact numbers to have in case of emergencies

Should you be traveling in Selangor, these are the few emergency numbers that you should have:

Emergencies Police/Ambulance: 999
Civil Defence: 991
Fire & Rescure: 994
To Call from any Handphones: 112
Electrical Breakdown: 15454
Gas Emergency: 995
Water Woes (Selangor): 1-800-88-5252

And if you are a foreigner, it would be advisable to search and save the number of your country’s embassy number online before making a trip here.